Margarine vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Margarine and Mayonnaise
- Margarine has more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Mayonnaise has more Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 89% more.
- Margarine has 3 times more Vitamin E than Mayonnaise. Margarine has 9mg of Vitamin E, while Mayonnaise has 3.28mg.
- Mayonnaise is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +320% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5403.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +174.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +175.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
74.85 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
21.65 g
Other:
1.97 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +500% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
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Fats
~74.85g
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Other
~1.97g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
44.69 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +130.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 717kcal | 680kcal |
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| Protein | 0.16g | 0.96g |
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| Fats | 80.71g | 74.85g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.7g | 0.57g |
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| Carbs | 0.7g | 0.57g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 18mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.57g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.019mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 21mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 635mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3577IU | 65IU |
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| Vitamin A | 819µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9mg | 3.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.007mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.019mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.172mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.008mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0.12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 93µg | 163µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 14.89g | 0.187g |
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| Choline | 12.4mg | 34.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.189g | 11.703g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 38.877g | 16.843g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 44.69g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.017mg |
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| Threonine | 0.055mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.065mg |
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| Leucine | 0.095mg |
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| Lysine | 0.072mg |
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| Methionine | 0.035mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.057mg |
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| Valine | 0.074mg |
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| Histidine | 0.026mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 5.331g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.125g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.03g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | 38.942g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mayonnaise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mayonnaise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.486g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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